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Definition adaptation in British English
adaptation
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
/əˈdæpʃ(ə)n/
Example
The television adaptation of the stage play was very successful.
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Example
They specialize in the adaptation of industrial buildings for housing.
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3
the ability that animals and plants have to change and make themselves especially suitable for living in a particular environment
Example
the remarkable adaptation of the camel to the desert
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